Explore the Family Name Hurlbert
The meaning of Hurlbert
English (Leicestershire): variant of Hurlbut.
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How common is the last name Hurlbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hurlbert saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 16,880 in 2000, its rank fell to 17,406 by 2010, signifying a decrease of 3.12%. Nevertheless, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 1,556 in 2000 to 1,621 in 2010, a growth of 4.18%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000, the prevalence of the name declined by 5.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,880 | #17,406 | -3.12% |
| Count | 1,556 | 1,621 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hurlbert
Examining the ethnicity associated with the Hurlbert surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a few shifts from 2000 to 2010. The largest change occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which showed a significant increase of 120%, although it made up less than 1% of individuals with this surname in both decades. A substantial growth was also experienced in the Hispanic category, increasing by 48.58% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.28%, while those identifying as two or more races fell by 3.70%. Interestingly, in 2010 there were no individuals with the Hurlbert surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, where small percentages did exist in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 94.02% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.15% | 48.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.3% | -3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.99% | 120% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |